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980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167 - Photo 1

$1.8M

5 Beds · 5 Baths · 2,505 Sqft

Active
980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167 - Photo 1

$1.8M

5 Beds · 5 Baths · 2,505 Sqft

Active
980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167 - Photo 2
980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167 - Photo 3
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980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167 - Photo 5
Active89 Days on Market$718/sqft▼ 5.3% from originalListed Jun 4, 2026MLS# CAR4389604

980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167

$1.8M · 5 bd · 5 ba · 2505 sqft

About This Property

The Lodge at Cane Creek — A 116-Acre Private Mountain Estate. Discover an extraordinary Western North Carolina retreat where a handcrafted mountain lodge, equestrian facilities, recreation, and remarkable privacy come together across approximately 116 acres. Behind a private gated entrance, the estate encompasses four parcels, including approximately 20 acres outside HOA restrictions—offering an exceptional combination of privacy, flexibility, and recreational opportunity. At the heart of the property is a handcrafted dovetail log lodge constructed from timber harvested directly from the land. Surrounded by mountain views, streams, established trails, and abundant wildlife, the lodge offers timeless craftsmanship and an unmistakable sense of place. Soaring ceilings, exposed timber beams, expansive windows, and a grand stone fireplace create an impressive gathering space, while the primary suite features its own fireplace and separate bathrooms. A detached 647-square-foot guest apartment above the garage provides additional accommodations with its own kitchen, full bath, bedroom area, and private entrance. Beyond the lodge, the estate is designed to be experienced outdoors. Two stocked ponds, multiple streams, established trails, abundant wildlife, hunting opportunities, two hunting stands, and a waterfront BBQ area create a true sporting and recreational retreat. Equestrian amenities include a custom cedar barn with four stalls, tack room, loft with hay feeders, full bath, water, electricity, and adjacent pasture. A large cedar storage building provides additional space for equipment, tools, and recreational gear. The property is also exceptionally well equipped, with generator systems serving the main lodge, guest apartment, and well house, along with two wells and a 290-gallon fuel storage tank. Most furnishings, the tractor, UTVs, and additional equipment convey, allowing the next owner to begin enjoying the property immediately. The Lodge at Cane Creek represents a rare opportunity to own 116 acres of Western North Carolina for recreation, equestrian pursuits, a family retreat, or a legacy estate to be enjoyed for generations.

Location

980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167

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Property Details

Overview

Property TypeSingle Family Residence
Year Built1974
Lot Size116.75 Acres
Stories/LevelsOne and One Half

Interior

Bedrooms5
Bathrooms (Full)5
Total Rooms13
Sqft2,505
HeatingCentral
Cooling / A/CCentral Air
FlooringWood

Exterior

Garage Spaces2
ExteriorLog
FoundationCrawl Space
RoofWood

Financial

List Price$1.8M
HOA/Maintenance$840/yr
Original Price$1.9M

Location

Address980 Mountain Forest Drive, Union Mills, NC 28167
NeighborhoodCane Creek Mountain
CityUnion Mills
CountyRutherford
StateNC
Zip28167

Listed by NorthGroup Real Estate LLC · melvin@wncagent.com MLS# CAR4389604

Listings courtesy of Canopy MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of 09/18/2026, 05:36:35 PM. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Some IDX listings have been excluded from this website.

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